My thoughts:
Impressed primarily by Pietsch, Grealy and CdC. Pietsch gets a lot done and bends the line nicely, Grealy was active and worked hard, whilst CdC was imposing in a short stint. I think with a better pack around him he could be a real difference maker in Gold.
I thought Swain was good at set piece but I still think he lacks a bit of muscle against bigger packs.
Echoing the sentiments around the Lions defensive line speed, it's either excellent or illegal, I can't pick one at this stage, let me judge the next few games.
Joe McCarthy is a great footy player isn't he. Very impressive work rate and physical nature. I was also impressed by Porter when we came on, scrummed really really well.
Pollock is a funny guy. You want to love him but he's such a pest. Impressed by his go forward for a young guy, plays a lot bigger than his frame and gets stuck in. Kindve guy I can see being a real villain on this tour, then he smiles and gets along with everybody after the game and you second guess yourself. Certainly a fantastic young talent.
I still like the idea of Donaldson off the bench for the wallabies, think he can break a game open late.
All in all, an entertaining game, Force could do NOTHING once the Lions picked up their line speed in the second half, just shifting it around and getting driven backwards until an inevitable turnover and some EXCELLENT counter attack against some tired bodies from the Lions. The reds and brumbies games should be a better indicator of where we're at, Tahs could be a similar story.
Im buzzing for the next couple weeks, Wednesday and Saturday games back to back, what's not to love. Les goh.
